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Court Term Marked By Political Spending, Gun Rights Cases
Saturday, July 10, 2010
The Heritage Foundation held its annual review of the notable cases in the recent Supreme Court term. Panelists discussed the impact of decisions made in Citizens United v. FEC and its effect on campaign finance law, as well as gun laws following McDonald v. City of Chicago.
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Series Links
Supreme Court 2009-2010 Term
- American Needle v. NFL
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- Christian Legal Society v. Martinez
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- McDonald v. City of Chicago
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- American Needle v. NFL Antitrust Case
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- Sarbanes-Oxley Act/Accounting Oversight Board
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- Life Sentences for Juveniles for Crimes Other Than Murder
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- Mutual Funds Fee Case
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- Campaign Finance Case
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Supreme Court 2008-2009 Term
- Voting Rights Act of 1965
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- Elected Judges & Campaign Contributions Case
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- FCC "Fleeting Expletives" Case
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- Qualified Immunity for Federal Officials
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- Tobacco Damages Case
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- Drug Company Lawsuits
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- Marketing of "Light" Cigarettes
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- Navy Sonar Case
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Supreme Court 2007-2008 Term
- DC Gun Law Case
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- Guantanamo Bay Detainees Case
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- Lethal Injection Case
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Additional Video
Students & Leaders with Supreme Court Justices
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Courts News
- Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens Announces Retirement
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- 9-11 Conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui Conviction Upheld
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- Key 9-11 Suspects to be Tried In New York
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- Justice O'Connor's Husband Dies at 79
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- Supreme Court Asked to Spare Sniper
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- U.S. Court Rules Rendition Victim Can't Sue
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- Appeals Court Considers NFL Anti-doping Case:
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- Iowa Supreme Court Rules Gay Marriage Ban Unconstitutional:
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- President Obama Signs Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act into Law:
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Recent Programs
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The Heritage Foundation held its annual review of the notable cases in the recent Supreme Court term. Panelists discussed the impact of decisions made in Citizens United v. FEC and its effect on the future of campaign finance law, as well as gun laws following McDonald v. City of Chicago.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 17 min.
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 From Saturday, July 10
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The American Constitution Society for Law and Policy hosted a panel discussion about the operation of the U.S. Supreme Court, recent cases heard by the court, and its interpretation of congressional statutes and legislative intent. Panelists also talked about legislative responses to Supreme Court decisions in regard to campaign finance reform, labor law, and employment discrimination. They gave their thoughts on the direction of the current court.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 38 min.
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From Saturday, June 19
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Sweet Briar College Professor Barbara Perry gave a lecture on the appointment process at the Supreme Court. Chief Justice John Roberts made brief remarks at the start of the event and introduced Professor Perry. This event took place on Justice John Paul Stevens birthday, April 20th.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr.
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From Saturday, June 12
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Former Bush Administration Attorney General John Ashcroft reacted to a recent court ruling on denying detainees held at Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan the right to appear in court. In his remarks at the Heritage Foundation, Ashcroft traced the history of the legal rights of prisoners of war from WWII to the present day. The federal appeals court ruling last month sets up a possible challenge to a 2008 Supreme Court ruling that did extend the right of habeas corpus to Guantanamo detainees.
Washington, DC
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Fmr. Atty. Gen. Ashcroft on terror suspects
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Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer appeared before a House Judiciary Subcommittee to talk about the Administrative Conference of the United States, a federal independent agency and advisory committee that ensures the fair and efficient administration of federal agencies. Both Justices Scalia and Breyer worked on the Administrative Conference of the United States before serving on the Supreme Court.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr.
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From Saturday, May 29
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Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy came out against using a litmus test for Supreme Court nominees during a speech at the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches. His remarks, at times both humorous and serious, also touched on the nation's overcrowded prison system and the rule of law in the Third World. The Forum Club of the Palm Beaches and the Palm Beach County Bar Association hosted this event in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Washington, DC
: 59 min.
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From Saturday, May 22
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Prior to her nomination to the Supreme Court, Solicitor General Elena Kagan moderated a discussion on the 2009-2010 Supreme Court term at the Sixth Circuit Judicial Conference in Columbus, Ohio. Panelists included University of California Irvine Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement.
Columbus, OH
: 2 hr.
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From Saturday, May 15
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Retiring Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens and U.S. Solicitor General Elena Kagan appeared together at the Seventh Circuit Judicial Conference in Chicago. After brief remarks from Justice Stevens, Solicitor General Kagan spoke on his life and legacy. Kagan is reported to be on the short-list of nominees to replace Justice Stevens.
Washington, DC
: 44 min.
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From Saturday, May 8
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Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Stephen Breyer debated their views on the U.S. Constitution, including giving their perspectives on what role the original meaning of the document should play in deciding the law. The Supreme Court Historical Society hosted this discussion at the Supreme Court on Tuesday.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr. 6 min.
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Program from Saturday, March 27
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Justices Antonin Scalia & Stephen Breyer spoke at the University of Arizona Law School in Tucson and justices traded their views on the interpretation of the Constitution in a changing society, covering topics such as the right to privacy, cruel and unusual punishment, and segregation in schools.
Washington, DC
: 1 hr.
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From Saturday, Oct. 31
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About the Series
America and the Courts airs Saturdays on C-SPAN at 7pm (ET)
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